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Karki, Srijana
Contexts (Berkeley, Calif.), 02/2021, Volume: 20, Issue: 1Journal Article
To understand women’s experiences with menstrual practices, the author spoke with seventy-one women in Kathmandu, Nepal, the place where she grew up. Based on interview responses, a clear spectrum exists with four specific types: 1. Adherents who strictly follow menstrual practices. 2. Aspirants who would like to practice, if another family member shouldered responsibility. 3. Negotiators, who engage or defy practices when beneficial to them. 4. Opponents, who openly oppose practices, following rarely.
